The paths of Angely

An easy family walk through the valleys around the commune of Vaulx. On a clear day, Mont Blanc is omnipresent and the walk offers a wide view of most of the Savoyard massifs (Bornes, Aravis, Bauges) as well as the southern Jura (Colombier massif) and further south towards the Chartreuse and the Belledonne range.

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
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    Distance: 8.29 km
  • ◔
    Average duration: 3h 00 
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    Difficulty: Easy

  • ⚐
    Back to start: Yes
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    Ascent: + 233 m
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    Descent: - 228 m

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    Highest point: 681 m
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    Lowest point: 517 m

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Description of the walk

Parking in front of the cemetery (plenty of spaces available).

(S/E) From the car park, head towards the cemetery and go around it, leaving it on your right, then turn left at the corner to join the road (D3) towards Sillingy. Leave Chemin du Moulin on your right and join Rue des Marais just after the crossroads.

(1) Walk a few more steps, then turn left uphill. This is where the signposts begin. After 400 metres, you will reach the Route de Saint-Eusèbe, which you follow for about 200 metres.

(2) Leave the Route de Saint-Eusèbe, which branches off to the left, and continue straight ahead to join Chemin des Marguettes on the left, then the Sentier du Vieux Four, which crosses the Bois des Frênes.

(3) At the edge of the woods and just after the equestrian centre (Les Écuries d'Angely), turn right onto the road towards the hamlet of Les Frênes Dessus and follow the road for about 500 metres.

(4) At Frênes Dessus, leave the road and follow the path on the left which heads east-northeast, then north-northwest along the Crêt d'Angely.

(5) Turn right onto the Devin à Vaulx municipal road no. 7. This wide path leads to the Col d'Angely and then descends to Le Biolley, where it crosses the D3. Continue downhill on the Biolley rural path for 200 metres.

(6) Turn right (note that the markings are not very visible). After 100m, join the Chemin du Pont de Pierre (on 10 June 2016, it was overgrown with tall grass). After the water treatment plant, turn left onto Rue des Marais, which joins the D3.

(1) Turn left, then left again to reach the cemetery. Walk along the cemetery, keeping it on your left, and head for the car park. (S/E)

Waypoints

  1. S/E : km 0 - alt. 517 m - Cemetery car park
  2. 1 : km 0.26 - alt. 534 m - Crossroads for the outward and return journeys.
  3. 2 : km 0.86 - alt. 589 m - Intersection with the Saint-Eusèbe road
  4. 3 : km 3.2 - alt. 616 m - Intersection with Route des Frênes Dessus
  5. 4 : km 3.83 - alt. 646 m - Frênes dessus
  6. 5 : km 4.97 - alt. 621 m - Intersection with local road No. 7
  7. 6 : km 7.06 - alt. 559 m - Intersection with the Biolley rural path
  8. S/E : km 8.29 - alt. 517 m - Cemetery car park

Notes

There are a few muddy sections and some tall grass, but in general the paths are in good condition.

This walk is best done on a clear day to make the most of the many panoramic views of the Alps and the Jura (binoculars are a bonus!)

This route is marked by the Albanais tourist office in the Savoie region (yellow lines and small wooden signs).

Worth a visit

Reviews and comments

4.5 / 5
Based on 52 reviews

Reliability of the description
4.5 / 5
Ease of following the route
4.8 / 5
Route interest
4.4 / 5
User 17662277

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Feb 01, 2026
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

A short, easy circular loop that takes about 1.5 hours at a good pace, but allow a little over 2 hours if you are of average fitness.

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Montagnes74
Montagnes74
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Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Nov 20, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★☆☆ Average
Very busy route : No

Morning stroll before breakfast at the Vaulx restaurant (very good!). A light dusting of snow changed the landscape we had enjoyed on a previous walk along this path. This family walk is easy and allows you to discover some beautiful houses in small hamlets... and beautiful Highland cows.

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Tinou74150
Tinou74150

Overall rating : 3.7 / 5

Date of your route : Oct 28, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★☆☆ Average
Very busy route : No

An ordinary walk, but one that allows you to admire beautiful landscapes in the Savoyard foothills. Very easy.

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Alain17
Alain17

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Sep 15, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

Thanks to the author.
Of course, you can see it all in two hours. But if you want to soak up the atmosphere of this relaxing place, allow a little more time.

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Stef74
Stef74

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Jun 09, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

It's a great little stroll that will take you through some beautiful surroundings and landscapes in just two hours. A perfect complement to a visit to the Jardins Secrets de Vaulx!

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User 3713870

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : May 26, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

A very enjoyable hike with beautiful scenery. It takes about two hours at a normal walking pace.

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Bernard à Annecy
Bernard à Annecy

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : May 10, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : Yes

The route is very well marked with small signs from the start, almost opposite the return point via the marsh path.
Surprise from very loud gunshots, apparently coming from a shooting range near the descent on the way back.
Benches and toilets around the town hall for a relaxing snack break!
It's relatively busy, but there were serious walkers and quiet families.
A pleasant, hilly country route through refreshing woods.

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Bernie7359
Bernie7359

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Feb 24, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A beautiful hike with a variety of trails and landscapes!

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enna29
enna29

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Nov 18, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

Excellent signposting.
Very pleasant in autumn, with views of the peaks above the clouds and deer running through the woods!

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Normann74
Normann74
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Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Nov 17, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

A pleasant half-day family walk (beautiful forest, pleasant paths) with superb views of the surrounding mountains.

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Pym37
Pym37

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Jul 25, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★☆☆ Average
Very busy route : No

Very pleasant hike with a section through the woods. Very well signposted route.

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Lanfonnet
Lanfonnet

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Jul 13, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

Beautiful route

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LILOULILOU
LILOULILOU

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Jun 01, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

A very beautiful hike starting from Vaulx on wide paths accessible to all.
There are beautiful landscapes to discover along the well-marked route, with no risk of getting lost

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babethrando
babethrando

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : May 10, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A very pleasant, easy walk with good signposting.
At the start, we took the path behind the town hall to avoid the roads as much as possible.

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Carl N
Carl N

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : May 02, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

Very good, varied (both in terms of scenery and effort)
I recommend it

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